"For the statistically inclined, delighted to announce that despite mixed reviews, FF8, big regional new year releases and being an A rated film, #BegumJaan opened to 3.94 cr as opposed to the industry expectation of 3-3.25 cr and an ORMAX prediction of 3.4 cr. Thank you for all the bouquets and brickbats, have a great New Year!:)," Mukherji wrote on Facebook.

Vidya Balan-starrer Begum Jaan is an adaptation of Bengali film Rajkahini, also helmed by Srijit. It released on April 14.